Cyrhle is a modest yet charming peak in the Małe Pieniny (Lesser Pieniny) range, notable for having the Polish-Slovak border run directly across its summit. It's a great pick for hikers craving quiet trails away from the crowds, with a real sense of borderland history underfoot.
The gentle, partly forested slopes make this an easy-going hike, while the surroundings reward you with a peaceful, unspoiled atmosphere. Cyrhle acts as a hinge point from which the Jarmuta ridge branches northward, making it a useful landmark for longer ridge routes. In summer, the former Lemko pastures nearby turn lush and green; in autumn, the forests of the Lesser Pieniny blaze with color. Winter brings snow-covered trails, adding beauty but demanding extra caution.
How to reach the summitThe name Cyrhle comes from a Vlach word meaning a clearing made for grazing — such 'cyrhla' names are common across the Carpathians, but this one carries the special charm of a historic borderland landscape.